News & Insights
- Jonathan King presents at Temple University Graduate Business of Music classJonathan Z. King
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is Proud to Have 22 Lawyers Listed in the 2025 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America PublicationsJaime A. Berman, William M. Borchard, Jeffrey Chery, Dasha Chestukhin, Richard Dannay, Mary A. Donovan, Kieran G. Doyle, Lynn S. Fruchter, Paige A. Geier, Kyle-Beth Hilfer, J. Christopher Jensen, Justin I. Karasick, Mary L. Kevlin, Jonathan Z. King, Thomas Kjellberg, Sarah Sue Landau, Richard S. Mandel, Ronald W. Meister, John S. Miranda, Reema Pangarkar, Emily F. Stein, Lyndsey Waddington
- Managing Intellectual Property Once Again Recognizes Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman’s Copyright Practice in its 2024 IP Stars RankingsRichard S. Mandel, Joel Karni Schmidt, Eric J. Shimanoff
- Company Law Alert: Part 1—New Federal Rules for Reporting Beneficial Ownership of EntitiesSimon Gerson
Case Studies
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
Federal Circuit upholds successful opposition against application to register LEHMAN BROTHERS for whiskey
What They Say
“Across virtually every industry area, [Maryann] Licciardi delivers comprehensive and effective trademark counsel, supporting the commercial objectives through strategic portfolio management and penetrating enforcement.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Joel [Karni Schmidt] is a highly competent professional in all USPTO matters. He is also skilled in negotiating co-existence agreements and supporting in alleged infringement matters covering all kind of IP rights. Joel is highly qualified, has a hands-on approach and is a skilled IP practitioner whose work always satisfies.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“[Mary] Kevlin has handled an enormous number of USPTO proceedings over her 35 years in practice. Very active at the TTAB, she succeeded in having the board declare the World Series to have ‘a very high level of fame’ back in 2017.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals"Cowan excels at navigating legal intricacies, demonstrating unparalleled competence in handling complex IP issues with precision, clarity and strategic insight."
Chambers USA 2024“From the quality of its clientele to the calibre of its practitioners, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is an undisputed leader in the trademark space. For bullet-proof prosecution strategies and hard-hitting enforcement, few firms across the United States offer as well-stocked a bench as the New York boutique. “
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Why Us
Founded in 1957, we maintain long-term relationships by providing sound advice, quality legal work, and highly-responsive, personalized service.
What We Do
We represent clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The boutique size of our firm, and the breadth of our practice capabilities, allow us to provide a multidisciplinary approach in a cost-effective manner.
Our Clients
Our experience spans a broad range of industries and is international in scope. We appreciate the opportunity of growing with successful companies and brands, as well as creative individuals and accomplished executives.